Location: Brussels, Belgium
Type of contract: Traineeship– (6 months)
Availability: As soon as possible
Deadline to apply: 15th April 2026
ABOUT C&V DEFENCE
C&V Defence is a fast-growing Brussels-based SME specialising exclusively in EU and NATO defence industrial affairs. Our team provides strategic support to companies developing responsible, sustainable innovation projects and strategies for the EU and NATO defence markets. Our work also extends to a range of European R&D projects, including a noteworthy involvement in the European Defence Fund (EDF), where we have become the most represented Belgian SME.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
We operate in a demanding, results-oriented environment, where flexibility and responsiveness are essential to meet our clients’ expectations. We value performance and efficiency. We are looking for self-starters who can adapt quickly to complex scenarios in a structured but constantly evolving environment. With this in mind, we are recruiting a trainee to undertake the role of “Project Support”, supporting the setting up and implementation of Defence projects.
The trainee will be working directly with the Deputy Director of Operations, focusing mainly on supporting project life-cycle, but with the opportunity to work in other internal business affairs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the Deputy Director of Operations in coordinating and managing C&V´s projects.
- Liaising with Project Managers and Project Officers.
- Contributing to the proposal drafting and market research.
- Support the organisation and reporting of meetings and workshops.
- Contribute to the prospective actions of the company, identifying new opportunities.
- Contribute to the optimisation of internal processes.
- Continuous reporting and following of internal working methodologies.
EDUCATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED
- Master´s degree in Project Management, Business or similar.
- Strong understanding of the EU institutions and decision-making process.
- Strong organisational skills
- Good knowledge of the defence industry ecosystem and dynamics
- Good knowledge of the standard MS package, mainly MS Word, Excel and PPT
- Excellent level of English (C1) is mandatory, and knowledge of other EU languages is a plus.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
SKILLS DESIRED
- Project Management certifications (PMP,PRINCE2…)
- Capacity to work autonomously.
- Knowledge about EU project life-cycle.
- Experience in working implementing complex technical projects
- Experience in EDF, Horizon or other EU funder programmes
- Result-oriented, being able to identify priorities
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
- EU Nationality
- Availability to travel and to work abroad
WHAT WE OFFER
- Teleworking up to 2 days/week (subject to conditions).
- A dynamic young company environment.
- Opportunities for rapid development, with the possibility of a permanent contract.
- Specific trainings tied to position requirements.
- A flexible structure, focused on performance and optimising skills.
- Opportunity to work in a fast-growing sector.
HOW TO APPLY
If you’re interested, apply now! Send your CV and Cover Letter to with the subject ‘Project Support’ to Mrs. Christine Helin c.helin@cnv-defence.eu no later than the 15th of April.